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Invisible Light: William Herschel and Infrared
EXHIBITION: In March 1800 using three thermometers, a prism and a piece of white card William Herschel made one of science’s most ground breaking discoveries, infrared radiation. Used today in devices ranging from TV remote controls to space satellites, infrared is helping us to push boundaries in medicine, understand global warming, and photograph the furthest…
Landing on the Moon
This summer we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landings. Children can create a space picture featuring a shiny foil moon and a colourful rocket blasting off from Earth. They can also make a mini paper rocket that’s launched just by blowing through a straw! Image courtesy of eyeronic-Ts
MUSEUMS WEEK: Constellation keyrings
Infrared space photography lets us see further into space in amazing detail. Find out more in our ‘Invisible Light’ exhibition then choose a stunning image of a constellation as decoration for your keyring. If you want, you can add an alien cartoon character too, then take it away as a fun space souvenir. A self-led…
MUSEUMS WEEK: Incredible Infrared Photography
Our current exhibition ‘Invisible Light’ explains how infrared radiation was discovered by William Herschel and is widely used today in space travel, medical equipment and even toasters. Using a special infrared camera which uses colour to show differences in temperature, you will be able to see yourself in a whole new light. Then create and…
Day-time astronomy: Transit of Mercury
Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in daytime astronomy on the day of the transit of Mercury. Free with normal admission to the museum. Generously supported by the Bath Astronomers